Prepare Your Body for Birth
Because GROWING a human is hard enough without wondering if your body can handle BIRTH!
* Only 15 spots are available for this workshop, so claim yours now! *
Pelvic pain. Leaking. That feeling like your body is barely keeping up. If any of that sounds familiar, you're not alone -- and it's not just "normal pregnancy stuff" you have to live with.
Join Pelvic Health Therapists and a Pregnancy-Focused Chiropractor for a hands-on workshop built around one question: is your body actually ready to give birth?
Wednesday, July 29
5:15pm-7:00pm
Location: Nurtiva Pelvic Therapy
1082 Cedar Cross Road, Dubuque
Only 15 Spots Available
Reserve Yours Now!
$10 - pay the day of event
At This Interactive Workshop You Will Learn:
How to effectively prepare your body for birth...
Why pelvic pain, groin pain, and "heaviness" show up -- and what you can do about it now
Leaking during pregnancy: what's common vs. what needs attention
Building confidence in your body's ability to handle labor and birth
Movement and exercises that actually support you through pregnancy
Reducing your risk of tearing and support a faster recovery
How alignment and pelvic mobility can also support optimal baby positioning
Sound Familiar...
"I'm in so much pain by the end of the day that I go straight to bed after work."
"It feels like my body is carrying more than my pelvic floor can handle."
I never thought at 27 I'd have to keep a change of clothes in my car because I might leak"
"I don't even know what I should be doing to get my body ready. I just hope it works out."
"Everyone says pelvic pain is just part of pregnancy — but it doesn't feel normal."
"I want to actually feel prepared for birth — not just survive it."
Leave with a plan -- not just information. Walk into birth feeling prepared, not scared!
About Your Presenters
Dr. Katrina Canevello, DC
Home Team Chiropractic
Dr. Katrina is a Webster-Certified prenatal chiropractor with over 8 years of experience helping moms feel strong and supported through pregnancy. Using the Gonstead System, she focuses on pelvic alignment and nervous system health — giving your body what it needs to handle the demands of growing, birthing, and recovering. She's a familiar face in the Dubuque mom community through her work with Raising Dubuque Co.
Dr. Kaitlyn Smith, DPT
Nurtiva Pelvic Therapy
Dr. Kaitlyn is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic health, with advanced training in birth prep, dry needling, and pelvic floor rehab. Her own experience navigating two natural births shapes how she works with every mom she sees — combining clinical expertise with real, lived understanding of what labor asks of your body. She's passionate about helping women feel prepared, not just informed.
Hanna Ertmer, OTR/L
Nurtiva Pelvic Therapy
Hanna is an occupational therapist who specializes in labor prep, deep core strength, and helping women return to movement safely after birth. With a background in exercise science, she believes building strength is just as much about confidence as it is about the body — and brings a calm, encouraging approach to every session. Her goal: helping moms feel seen, supported, and ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far along do I need to be to come?
It doesn't matter! Many moms come in before they even have a positive pregnancy test to start preparing their body for pregnancy. We especially see this with second- and third-time moms who know they want to do things differently this time around.
Can I bring my partner?
Yes — and it's actually encouraged! Your partner will learn how to support you during labor and throughout pregnancy. No extra cost.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing you can move in. We'll be up and trying different positions and exercises, so think leggings and a tee — not jeans.
Is this the same as a childbirth class?
No — we can't cover in 90 minutes what a full childbirth education course provides. But what we can do is give you real, actionable steps to start preparing your body right now — things most childbirth classes never touch.
What if I'm planning a c-section?
You should absolutely still come. Preparing your body and supporting baby positioning matters regardless of how your baby is born. And everything we cover — core prep, pelvic mobility, recovery planning — applies to C-section moms just as much.
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